U.S. Army Recruiting News

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April 18, 2025

How Mark Twain, and ‘Be All You Can Be’ inspired a literature buff to join the ranks

New Cumberland, Pa. — For Dominic, a young man with a bachelor’s degree in literature and passion for the works of Mark Twain, life’s journey has been anything but ordinary.

Lisa Lopez poses for camera with her two children

April 18, 2025

Resilience in Action: A determined return to the ranks

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For Lisa Lopez, answering the call to serve wasn’t a question— it was who she was. Years after stepping away from active duty to focus on family, Lopez never let go of her goal: return to the Army, this time as an Officer.

Male Soldier poses in dress uniform in the pentagon press room.

April 17, 2025

Be something larger than yourself by serving your country

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Sudeep Khadka grew up with dreams of being a Soldier. Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Khadka said he lived near Nepalese army bases in the city and just knew he wanted to be a part of something larger than himself.

Two male Soldiers and one female Soldier in duty uniform pose for a photo in a local recruiting station.

April 9, 2025

Meet your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Hector Salas

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Staff Sgt. Hector Salas, a native of Caguas, Puerto Rico, serves as the deputy station commander at the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania recruiting station. Recently, he was recognized by U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the standout performers in the command.

Female U.S. Army Soldier posing in front of the U.S. Army flag and USAREC flag

April 3, 2025

What’s the key to success? For this top Recruiter, it’s about being authentic.

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Staff Sgt. Victoria Ortiz is no stranger to military service. She is one of three sisters who volunteered to serve.

March 31, 2025

Meet Your Recruiter - Sgt. 1st Class Reginald Johnson

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Reginald Johnson, a Miami native, serves as a Recruiter at the Park North Recruiting Station in San Antonio, Texas. The United States Army Recruiting Command leadership recently recognized him as one of the standout performers in the command.

March 21, 2025

Her Fathers Dream: Her Mission: Daughter joins Army 21 years after father’s passing

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Rebeca Lisier grew up with a dream that wasn’t entirely her own. It was born of her father’s unfulfilled hope of wearing the uniform and serving his country— a dream not fulfilled by a health diagnosis.

March 21, 2025

Becoming a Soldier has many benefits, but for Staff Sgt. Comlan Gnonnou, the benefits were the most important part of joining

FORT KNOX, Ky. — One of the top Recruiters for U.S. Army Recruiting Command shares his approach to life, goals, and improving others through the many benefits of service in the U.S. Army.

U.S. Army Soldier in uniform poses with wife, two daughters and son outside in front of an American Flag being held by two Soldiers in uniform

March 17, 2025

Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Fredrick Jenkins

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Staff Sgt. Fredrick Jenkins, a Montgomery, Alabama native, serves as a Recruiter at the Fort Payne Army Recruiting Station in Fort Payne, Alabama. He was recently recognized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the standout performers in the command.

Male U.S. Army Soldier poses in uniform in front of the American flag and USAREC flag

March 10, 2025

Meet Your Recruiter - Staff Sgt. Gyres Fouelefack

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Staff Sgt. Gyres Fouelefack, a native of Silver Springs, Maryland serves as a Recruiter at the San Jose East Army Recruiting Station in San Jose, California. He was recently recognized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command leadership as one of the standout performers in the command.